John W. Northern III, 84, of Hot Springs, passed away May 8, 2020. Born in Little Rock to John W. Northern, Jr. and Jewel Pemberton Northern, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from the Internal Revenue Service after 25 years of service. He was a member of Hot Springs Elk Lodge #380.
Preceded in death by his parents and son, Nick Alan Northern, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sylvia Diann Perrier Northern; son, John W. Northern IV (Rose) of El Dorado; granddaughter, Lindsay Pharo (Jason) of Florida; and a host of other family and friends.
John will rest at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, AR and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JDRF, 11324 Arcade Dr., Ste. 16, Little Rock, AR 72212.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. John's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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